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Murder police wait to quiz mother Aunt's tribute to murdered pair
(about 8 hours later)
Police are hoping to start questioning a mother suspected of murdering her two children before hiding their bodies in large holdalls in the boot of her car. The great aunt of two children found dead in a car boot has paid tribute to the "beautiful" toddlers.
Harry Donnison, three, and his sister Elise, two, were found in the car in Heathfield, East Sussex, on Wednesday. Three-year-old Harry Donnison and his two-year-old sister, Elise, were found in a car boot in Heathfield, East Sussex, on Wednesday.
Post-mortem examinations showed signs of asphyxiation although further toxicology tests are to be carried out. Initial post-mortem results showed the youngsters died of asphyxiation.
Police are waiting to speak to Fiona Donnison, 43, who is under arrest in hospital with self-harm injuries. Police are waiting to speak to their mother, Fiona Donnison, 43, of Lightwater, Surrey. She is under arrest in hospital with self harm injuries.
Tests also showed the children had been dead for less than 24 hours when their bodies were discovered. 'Shocked and upset'
Ivy Donnison, 78, said: "They were really beautiful children. You couldn't fault the way they had been brought up."
She said their deaths had placed a "big strain" on the family, including the children's father, Paul Donnison, who was separated from their mother.
At Lightwater Pre-School in Surrey, which Harry attended, staff said he was "fun-loving".
A spokeswoman said: "Obviously this news is devastating and all our staff, committee and parents are shocked and extremely upset.
Fiona Donnison is in a stable condition in hospital
"We have Harry and Elise in our thoughts and we send our heartfelt sympathy to the children's family."
Rev Martin Sheldon, from All Saints' Church in Lightwater, said: "We have been devastated to hear of the news of this tragic event and our hearts go out to everyone involved in the family."
Tests showed the children had been dead for less than 24 hours when their bodies were discovered in a holdall in the back of a silver Nissan. Toxicology tests are due to be carried out.
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Police have revealed they had "previous contact" with Ms Donnison and her estranged husband Paul Donnison prior to the deaths, although they would not give details about the reason. Police revealed they had "previous contact" with Ms Donnison and her estranged husband Paul Donnison prior to the deaths, although they would not give details.
Ch Supt Robin Smith, of Sussex Police, said officers were not looking for anyone else in connection with their deaths.Ch Supt Robin Smith, of Sussex Police, said officers were not looking for anyone else in connection with their deaths.
The car, a silver Nissan which was discovered in Mill Close, was towed away for analysis. The car, which was discovered in Mill Close, was towed away for analysis.
A cordon has been in place around a three-storey detached house in nearby Sheepsetting Lane which has a "Sold" sign outside.A cordon has been in place around a three-storey detached house in nearby Sheepsetting Lane which has a "Sold" sign outside.
Neighbours said the couple had separated just before Christmas, when the house was put up for sale.Neighbours said the couple had separated just before Christmas, when the house was put up for sale.
Ms Donnison, a former Lloyds syndicate worker who also has two teenage sons, had previously lived in the house with her husband.Ms Donnison, a former Lloyds syndicate worker who also has two teenage sons, had previously lived in the house with her husband.
She had since moved to Lightwater, Surrey, where the house she was living in has also been cordoned off. Her home in Lightwater has also been cordoned off.